“Motherland” is the National Anthem of Mauritius. The music was composed by Philippe Gentil and the lyrics were written by Jean-Georges Prosper. The anthem is short and briefly describes the luscious landscape of Mauritius. It also mentions the qualities of its people: peace, justice, and liberty.
Below we have provided the National Anthem of Mauritius for the students regarding educational purpose.
National Anthem of Mauritius Information:
| Lyricist | Jean-Georges Prosper |
| Music | Joseph Philippe Gentil |
| Adopted | 1968 |
| Official Language | English |
Mauritius National Anthem in English:
Glory to thee, Motherland
O Motherland of mine.
Sweet is thy beauty,
Sweet is thy fragrance,
Around thee we gather
As one people,
As one nation,
In peace, justice and liberty.
Beloved Country,
May God bless thee
For ever and ever.